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NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

Each year, thousands of service members transition out of the military and into civilian life. On July 25, National Hire a Veteran Day reminds employers across America to do more than thank veterans for their service–it challenges them to hire them, retain them, and give them a real path to grow.

NATIONAL THREAD THE NEEDLE DAY

National Thread the Needle Day is observed annually on July 25. Since the phrase “Thread the needle” has multiple meanings, we recognize several ways to celebrate this National Day!

NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY

On July 25, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day takes a turn representing National Ice Cream Month in delicious style. Feast on this tasty ice cream dessert that combines hot and cold with a cherry on top. Even more important to note, this dessert has been served since 1906.

While the oldest known record of an ice cream sundae is an Ithaca, NY advertisement, the originator of the dessert is debated. An October 5, 1892 advertisement in the Ithaca Daily Journal spelled the ice cream treat with the conventional day of the week spelling – Sunday. However, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, claims Druggist Edward Berners served the first ice cream sundae in 1881.

NATIONAL MERRY-GO-ROUND DAY

National Merry-Go-Round Day on July 25 recognizes the amusement ride associated with carnival music. Today, we are inviting you to pick your horse or tiger come along for a spin!

NATIONAL WINE AND CHEESE DAY

Get ready to raise a glass and slice into something delicious! On July 25, we celebrate the perfect pairing—National Wine and Cheese Day. It’s a day to savor classic combinations or discover bold new pairings of rich cheeses and fine wines.